 Listening Man, Talking Trees
Interactive sculpture facilitates emotional healing through exploration. Visitors talk and listen communicating indirectly as sound travels between the figure and its surrounding trees through a network of pipes.
The chamber located at his heart can be opened to reveal gems, stones, charms and mirror where visitors can see their reflection. Designed for the discovery and exploration of ones thoughts and feelings.
Materials and Special Features:
Made of – Steel pipe, Coir (Shredded coconut shells), turf, gems, stones, glass, wire
Size - 6’H x 8’W x 6’D
Commissioned by The Gathering Place, Beachwood, Ohio
Snake Dog
Tactile sculpture
Materials and Special Features:
Made of – Faux Fur, duct tape, glue, paper mache, chicken wire
Size – 6”H x 6”W x 6’6”L
Add to your collection for $ 975
Misting Spinning Rainbow Machine
Interactive sculpture gives visitors the opportunity to experiment with balance, momentum and optics. Hoops rotate 360 and can be repositioned up to 180 creating changing rotational patterns and interesting shadows. A delicate mist creates powerful rainbows while cooling guests on hot summer days. Uses only 6 gallons of water per hour!
Materials and Special Features:
Made of – PVC pipe, UV stable tape, misting and plumbing hardware, hose
Size – 6’H x 7’W x 5’D
Commissioned by – Arts Collinwood – Cleveland, Ohio
Baby Cobra
Soft sculpture
Materials and Special Features:
Made of – Foam carpet underlayment, wire
Size – 13”H x 12”W x 48”L
Add to your collection for $700
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Education
1991 B.F.A. Columbus College of Art and Design - Columbus, OH
Illustration Major
Dean’s List; President’s List; Metalworking Assistantship
1991 Solo Press - New York, New York
Printmaking Internship/Apprenticeship
1993 Teacher-to-Teacher Conference - Zimbabwe, Africa
United States Peace Corps
Artist Employment
1996– 2005 Lead Exhibit Designer/Fabricator
Great Lakes Science Center - Cleveland, OH
1995 -1996 Exhibit Developer
Great Lakes Science Center - Cleveland, OH
1991-1994 Metalwork and Art Teacher
United States Peace Corps - Zimbabwe, Africa
Grants/Awards
2005 Honorable Mention – “Tongue Wagger”
AH SEAN Members Show – Fine Arts Association, Willoughby
2003 Honorable Mention – “Tri-Unicyclistic Movement”
National Arts Program in Cleveland
2002 Honorable Mention – “Tri-Unicyclistic Movement”
Tremont’s 3rd Annual Juried Art Show
1986-1987 National Scholarship Competition
Received for portfolio excellence.
Commissions
2004 Labyrinth Walking Path
Detroit Shoreway – Cleveland, Ohio
2004 Whisper Tubes
A series of oversized flowers are connected underground allowing visitors to listen or talk with someone else at another flower. Flowers encompass a 50’ area and are used by children at the Ireland Cancer Center as part of an art therapy program.
Ireland Cancer Center – Elyria, OH
2001 Maple Valley’s Underground Library
An interactive installation where children and parents read and explore.
Maple Valley Public Library - Akron, OH
2000 Back Bending Book Reader
Hand Walking Book Reader
A series of characters on high wires.
Tallmadge Public Library - Tallmadge, OH
2000 Bernoulli Blower
An interactive exhibit where kids play with science.
Arkansas Museum of Science - Little Rock, AK
Collections
2005 Ball Balancer – Mixed Media/Sculpture
Charna Sherman & David Weiner – Beachwood, Ohio
2004 Untitled - Mural
The Great Lakes Science Center – Cleveland, OH
1998 Parade of Science - Mural
Great Lakes Science Center - Cleveland, OH
Membership
Active Member Association of Science & Technology Centers
Art House SEAN – Cleveland, Ohio
Self Employed Artists Network
Publications
2005 52 Weeks 52 Artists Calendar – “Look Out Tower”
Published by AGC – Brookpark, Ohio
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